Fungal Infection in the Intensive Care Unit

Author: Rosemary A. Barnes
Published: May 2002
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
ISBN: 1402070497
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 216

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Fungal infections are an increasing problem in critically ill patients and these infections carry an attributable mortality that is much higher than corresponding bacterial infections. In both Europe and North America, Candida infections predominate and much of this book concentrates on the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of these infections. Particular reference is made to the cross-infection problems of Candida infection and the importance of infection control and preventative measures. However, other fungal infections are increasingly being seen in critically ill patients. This book is designed to offer a European and North American perspective on each topic. There are many similarities in experience and clinical practice but also significant differences that we hope will stimulate further thought and study. We hope the book will be of interest to intensivists, infectious disease specialists, medical microbiologists, and all those with an involvement in critical care. Progress in intensive care medicine is resulting in a growing population of critically ill patients at risk of fungal infection. Further improvements in survival will require a multidisciplinary approach. About the Editors: Rosemary A. Barnes Dept. of Medical Microbiology, University of Wales College of Medicine, UK David W. Warnock Mycotic Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, GA, USA

Significant differences exist between European and American medical establishments regarding fungal infections in intensive care, especially Candida infections, the most prominent form. Barnes (U. of Wales College of Medicine, UK) and Warnock (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) present 10 essays in which both North American and European perspectives are described for the epidemiology of Candida infections, their risk factors, their clinical diagnosis, and their management. A final pair of essays look at non-Candida fungal infections.

Table of Contents:

Contributors
Preface
Epidemiology of Candida Infections in the Intensive Care Unit North American Perspective 1
Cross-Infection with Candida in the Intensive Care Unit European Perspective 13
Risk Factors for Candida Infection in the Intensive Care Unit North American Perspective 23
Risk Factors for Candida Infections in the Intensive Care Unit European Perspective 45
Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infection in the Intensive Care Unit North American Perspective 55
Clinical Diagnosis of Fungal Infection in the Intensive Care Unit European Perspective 105
Management of Candida Infections in the Intensive Care Unit North American Perspective 129
Management of Candida Infections in the Intensive Care Unit European Perspective 139
Non-Candida Fungal Infections in the Intensive Care Unit North American Perspective 165
Non-Candida Fungal Infections in the Intensive Care Unit European Perspective 181
Index 191

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